Patrick Eskandar Eliminated in 5th Place ($141,432)
Level 34
: 150,000/300,000, 300,000 ante
Hand #31: Sammy Lafleur opened the action, making it 600,000 on the button and Patrick Eskandar three-bet all in for 2,775,000. Lafleur called and when the cards went over, Eskandar was in trouble with his tournament life on the line.
Sammy Lafleur: 
Patrick Eskandar: 
The 
board brought a flush for both players but Lafleur's was ace-high, giving him the nuts. Eskandar managed to climb a few rungs on the money ladder but now has to join the rail.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
14,550,000
2,250,000
|
2,250,000 |
|
Busted |